Shoney's Broccoli Casserole

Copycat Shoney's restaurant broccoli casserole — broccoli florets and rice in a creamy Velveeta-half-and-half sauce, baked and topped with crushed Ritz crackers and shredded cheddar.

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate55 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 6 cup broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
  • 1 0.3 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 2 count eggs
  • 3 cup cooked white rice
  • 3 cup half-and-half
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Lightly beat eggs in a large mixing bowl for about 20 seconds. Add broccoli, rice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Place cubed Velveeta and half-and-half in a microwave-safe container. Cover and microwave 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add cheese mixture to the broccoli-rice bowl and blend thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and shredded cheddar.

  6. 6

    Return to oven 10 more minutes until topping is golden and cheese is melted.

Tags

comfort foodcopycatcasserolebroccolicheesyamericanshoneys